How much does a farmer make in New York?
$96,480a year
Median yearly pay for farmers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $46.38 an hour or $8,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.38
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 36
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,160Median: $96,480Highest 10%: $156,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,160 | $24.12 | |
| 25th | $73,440 | $35.31 | |
| Median | $96,480 | $46.38 | |
| 75th | $126,700 | $60.90 | |
| 90th | $156,200 | $75.10 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for farmers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $301,400 |
| Financial Manager | $221,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $215,300 |
| Sales Manager | $215,200 |
| Marketing Manager | $192,800 |
| Public Relations Manager | $192,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $185,100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $183,900 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $180,500 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $179,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $46.38 ($96,480 a year).
Do farmers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $96,480 against $89,900 nationally, 7% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $89,370, so New York pays 8% more.
Where does New York rank for farmer pay?
23 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $156,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.